'Can't describe achievement in words': Haryana CM Saini dials BJP leader after son Akansh secures UPSC rank 3

Akansh Dhull, who is the son of Haryana BJP leader Krishan Dhull, is a graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC).

Published on: Mar 6, 2026, 20:35:16 IST

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Haryana BJP leader Krishan Dhull on Thursday received a call from chief minister Nayab Singh Saini after his son Akansh Dhull secured third rank in the UPSC CSE exam. A video of their interaction also surfaced online in which Krishan Dhull can be heard saying that this was possible due to the “blessing of the CM”.

Akansh Dhull bagged the third ranks in the results of UPSC CSE civil service examinations (ANI)

The results of the civil services examination 2025 were declared by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday. Anuj Agnihotri topped the examination, while Rajeshwari Suve M and Akansh Dhull bagged the second and third ranks, respectively.

Dhull, who is the son of Haryana BJP leader Krishan Dhull, is a graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC). He finished his early education in Chandigarh and is currently working with the Indian Audit Exam Service.

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In the video, CM Saini can be heard congratulating Dhull for his son's achievement. Dhull, in response, says that saying that this has been possible only because of his blessings.

Dhull also says that he is waiting to receive blessings from the CM in-person and that his son Akansh has brought pride to the region. Krishan Dhull is a former office bearer of the Haryana Child Welfare Council.

Meanwhile, Krishan Dhull also spoke to ANI about his son's achievements, saying, “I can't even describe his achievement in words. The hard work and the concentration has put in over the past eight years are commendable. He has proven that if a child consistently sets a goal and works hard, success is certain.”

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A total of 958 candidates qualified in the examination, the results of which were declared on Friday.

The civil services examination is conducted annually in three stages with preliminary, main and interview. This is done to select officers for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others.

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Akansha Purohit is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, where she is part of the online news desk. She began her journey with the organisation as an intern and later joined the newsroom in a full-time editorial role. With close to a year of experience at Hindustan Times, she contributes to the daily news cycle by writing, curating, and editing digital content. Her work primarily focuses on national and international news, along with explainers that simplify complex developments and ongoing issues. She also writes on matters of public interest, and handles blogs with live updates. Akansha holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi, and completed her postgraduate studies in Digital Media from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi. During her postgraduate programme, she worked on several research and journalism projects that strengthened her reporting, editing, and digital storytelling skills.Read More

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